Does Cyprus Have Any Michelin Star Restaurants?

Cyprus is known for its culinary delights, particularly the range of seafood dishes. The Mediterranean Sea surrounds Cyprus and so it is easy to see why seafood is a staple part of their cuisine.

However, some may wonder if Cyprus has any Michelin Star restaurants.

The Michelin Guide is the world’s most prestigious restaurant guide and awards stars to restaurants that serve a great deal of quality meals. Restaurants with one star have “very good cooking in its category” while those with two stars have “excellent cooking, worth a detour”.

Restaurants with three stars are deemed to have “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey”.

Until recently, there were no Michelin Star restaurants in Cyprus. However, in 2019 the first restaurant ever to receive a star was awarded one – The Olive Tree in Nicosia. This restaurant serves up a variety of dishes made from local Cypriot ingredients and has been praised for its innovative take on traditional recipes.

The Olive Tree has become an instant success and locals and tourists alike flock there in search of top-notch cuisine. Its menu includes items such as grilled octopus with fava puree, slow-cooked beef short rib with wild mushrooms and smoked aubergine puree, as well as wood-fired lamb cutlets with artichokes and rosemary potatoes.

The Olive Tree’s success shows that Cyprus can compete on a global level when it comes to gastronomy and it won’t be long before other Cypriot establishments join the ranks of Michelin Star restaurants. There are already several other restaurants on the island that are highly rated by food critics.

From this it can be concluded that while there is only one Michelin Star restaurant in Cyprus at present, there are plenty of other excellent eateries that serve up delicious food worthy of recognition. So while Cyprus may not have any three star establishments yet, they are certainly on their way towards achieving this accolade.

Conclusion:


Yes, Cyprus does have at least one Michelin Star restaurant – The Olive Tree in Nicosia – and there are several other high-rated establishments serving up delicious food worthy of recognition on the island too. While there may not be any three star establishments yet, it won’t be long before more Cypriot restaurants join the ranks of those awarded stars by the prestigious guide.